Transcript Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume

English 111 - DE - Sept. 11
1) Collect Career Research Homework – if you did not complete in Library
2) Writing
3) Introduce Vocabulary Unit #1 – Advanced Program
4) Assess a sample resume
5) Continue Resume Purpose & Discussion
6) Cover Letters
7) Laptops to work on resume
Homework: Go to my website and find the job you will
be applying for. Then tailor your resume and cover letter
and “apply” for the job. Submissions are due September 15
by 9am.
Warm Up
How long do you think an
employer looks at each
resume?
Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume.
Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical
errors.
The average employer looks at a resume
between 10-15 seconds. This is the time
they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.
**According to a 2012 Huffington Post article,
the time has dropped to 6 seconds based upon
eye-tracking technology.
Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume.
Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling &
grammatical errors.
 Advertisement selling a
product….YOU!
 YOUR skills, experiences,
& attributes.
 Initiates first meeting
between you & employer
 It’s your FIRST STEP
towards employment.
Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume.
Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling & grammatical errors.
Why do you need a resume?
 A marketing tool
 To obtain an interview, not a job
 Requirement of many organizations
 The more professional the job,
the less you will use an application & the
more you will rely on your resume.
**While some jobs require supplemental
materials such as art portfolios & writing
samples, a resume is still essential.
Content Objective: Demonstrate understanding of writing a resume.
Closing Statement: Create a resume that is free of spelling &
grammatical errors.
Resume- Hidden Messages
 Neat
 Neat
 Well-organized
 Well-organized
 Error free
 Attention to detail
 Professional appearance
 Careful & Competent
Resume
You
The Header
 What should be included?
 Name
 Permanent and present address
 E-mail address – use professional email – not
cutesy or youthful
 Telephone number
 Where should contact information go?
 Top of the page
Education
Date or expected date of graduation
Graduation Date: May 2014
Expected Graduation Date: May 2015
G.P.A.
Major or overall at least 3.0
Round down to the nearest tenth
3.0 not 3.062
GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude
If under a 2.5 do not add
After your first job out of school, you will no longer include
your G.P.A.
Activities
 Clubs, sports, programs, band, art, drama,
journalism, etc. You can put them in order of
significance or most recent.
 Underneath each activity, write at least one
brief description tells what you did. Start with
a strong action verb & follow it with specifics.
Volunteer (Community) Experience
 Include events you have participated either
in or out of school.
 Describe what you did.
 Start with strong verbs.
Experience
 Use the term "experience" instead of “job”
 What is considered experience?
 Full and part-time jobs
 Self-employment
 Volunteer work
 Practicum, field, and cooperative education
 Information to include
 Job Title
 Dates of employment
 Company name
 City & State
**Include work such as babysitting or helping out with the
family business. For each item, include the job title, name
of organization, location, dates, & description of
responsibilities.
Listing Responsibilities
Use bullet points
Start of each line with an action verb
Present tense if currently employed
Past tense if no longer employed
Vary your choice of verbs
Tailor skills and experiences to the position for
which you are applying
Be concise while providing enough detail
Achievements & Awards
 List or a detailed description.
 Order by date
 Reverse chronological
 Rank order by importance to the career
objective
 Do not say Member of …
 Emphasize your leadership roles
 Spell out the organization’s name:
 Do not use abbreviations or acronyms
Resume Do’s
 Use action verbs
 Use short, concise sentences
 Use #, %, $ amounts
 Keep resume easy to read
 Keep resume about one page – once you have
established yourself in your career and have been working
for over 10 years, a longer resume can be used.
Resume Don’ts
 Do not use the pronouns such as I, me, my, etc.
 Do not include references
 Do not clutter your resume with nonessential
information
 Do not make any misrepresentations
 Do not include personal information

SSN, age, sex, height, weight, marital status,
photograph, religion, hobbies, etc.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE
OF A COVER LETTER?
Presents your interest, qualifications, and
availability to the employer
It’s YOUR chance to make a good first
impression
A good cover letter will prompt an employer to
look at your credentials. i.e., your resume
A bad cover letter or no cover letter is enough to
cause an employer to move on to the next
applicant.
CONTENTS OF A COVER LETTER
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Headings
Salutation/Greeting
Introductory paragraph
1st main paragraph
2nd main paragraph
Closing paragraph
Complimentary Close
a.) Yours Truly/Sincerely
b.) Signature and enclosure
TARGETTING YOUR COVER LETTER
• Tell the employer why you would be valuable to the company,
how you can deliver results.
• Back up your skills with accomplishment statements relating
to the position and company’s goals from your past
experiences.
SALUTATIONS/GREETING
Preferred Salutations
• Dear Mr.
• Dear Mrs.
• Dear Ms.
• Dear Dr.
• Dear Sir or Madam
Alternate Salutations
• Attention: Personal
Manager
• Attention: Name of
Organization Representative
Do not use “To Whom It May Concern”
COVER LETTER OPENING
(intro)
• The position you are applying for and the
competition number if given
• Where you saw the posting. Include name and date
of publication
• If you were referred for the position, give the name
of that person
• Express your interest for the position
OPENING EXAMPLE
• In response to the February 24th advertisement in the Bangor
Daily News, I have enclosed my resume for the Receptionist
position.
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Main Paragraph
• Why you are suited for the job
• How your skills and qualifications match the
specific job requirements listed in the add
• Include related experience, training, and
attributes
• Try to list at least two examples
RESEARCH THE COMPANY
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What makes that company/organization
Why are they there?
Hiring trends/employment needs
The companies history
Desired qualifications and skills
General job information
BODY CONTINUE
TELL THE READER:
What makes you well suited to the job or company
• How your values, work ethic, skills align with the mission,
vision and values of the organization.
• Talk about why you are the right type of person for this
job/team or company
• Clearly explain how you are the missing piece in their
employee puzzle.
• Focus on the EMPLOYER
BODY EXAMPLE
• I have two years of prior work experience as a head waitress
at The Frosty Mug in Holmen Wi. My work has involved
greeting customers in a fast-paced setting and delivering
superb customer service. I have also been responsible for all
managing other Frosty Mug team members, as well as
reordering supplies and completing nightly closing functions.
I am very detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
BODY EXAMPLE continued…
• I am currently completing my high school diploma and plan to
attend UW LaCrosse with a Bachelors Degree in Business
Administration. I have gained valuable experience in several
computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and
Access during the past three years of high school. Additionally,
my training has provided me with the skills to reach my goal
of office management.
CLOSING PARAGRAPH
• Restate your interest in the position and mention how you will
be an asset to the company
• State your interest in meeting with the employer for an
interview to discuss your skills and passion in person
• List your contact information and when you can be reached to
book your interview
• Include your home phone number, cell number and or email
address.
• Thank them for their time.
EXAMPLES
• I would welcome the chance to meet with you to discuss how my
qualifications will exceed your expectations. I can provide excellent
references upon request. I can b e reached at 604-555-5555 or by email at
[email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for
your time and consideration.
• I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider my resume. I am
looking forward to meeting with you to discuss this employment
opportunity. You can contact me at 604-555-5555 or by email at
[email protected].
CLOSING PARAGRAPHS
I would like to thank
you for taking the time
to consider my
resume. I am looking
forward to meeting
with you to discuss
this employment
opportunity. You can
contact me at 604555-5555 or by email
at
[email protected]
I look forward to
hearing from you soon
and having the
opportunity to discuss
my qualifications for
the position
I
Best
Better
OK
would welcome the
chance to meet with
you to discuss how my
qualifications will
exceed your
expectations. I can
provide excellent
references upon
request. I can be
reached at 604-5555555 or by email at
[email protected].
I will follow up with a
phone call next week
to discuss things
further.
COMMPLIMENTARY
CLOSINGS
• Yours Truly
• Sincerely
• Respectfully
EXAMPLES
Yours Truly,
Sincerely,
Four returns or enters on keyboard
between closing and signature.
B Barista
Barbara Barista
B Barista
Barbara Barista
Enclosure: Resume
Enclosure: Resume
Content Obj: SWBAT to demonstrate their understanding of writing a cover letter
and thank you letter.
Closing Statement: SWBAT write a cover letter and thank you letter that is free
of spelling and grammatical errors.